September 11, 2010

In response to the unexpected revocation of its repair station
certificate by the FAA, Phoenix Heliparts on Friday began the
formal appeal of the agency's actions to the National
Transportation Safety Board.

Supports Separate Rule For Part 135 Operations

The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) says
it is pleased that the rules announced by DOT Secretary Ray
LaHood and FAA Administrator Randy Babbitt today are targeted to
address pilot hours-of-service rules for Part 121 airlines.

STAR Flight EC145s Perform 13 Saves

Three STAR Flight EC145s spent several hours in the early
morning hours of Wednesday, September 8 responding to distress
calls, successfully rescuing 13 people from flood waters caused by
Tropical Storm Hermine throughout the Austin, Texas region.

Wichita Will Host NASAO Meeting

State aviation officials from across the United States will be
in Wichita for the 2010 National Association of State Aviation
Officials (NASAO) convention. "Aviation 2020 and Beyond: A Clear
Vision for the Future" is the theme for the convention to be held
at the Hyatt Regency Wichita September 11-15, 2010.